Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

It rained. I felt crummy. Tomorrow will be better.

loose change,
et

Snow in August by Pete Hamill

So then there was a week I forgot to blog...because I'm doing SO WELL!! Ah!

Highlights:
- went to the mall! bought clothes that fit!
- planned and executed my sister's party (success)
- achieved unprecedented popularity haha
- lots of energy! walking and swimming and likely attacking Olivia's trampoline
etc etc.

I'm really sore! And happy!

love love love,
emma

Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech

My neck's doing a lot better. Fewer instances of palpitations, but still an occasional fever. Wish I could say 'no sweat', but the humidity does get to me once in a while.

I love books. AHHHH. TV? What's that? If my eyes are doing well and my brain is doing well...I'd rather be reading. :) Proud of a long day today. Surely some more on the way!

peace,
emma

Holes by Louis Sachar

Long story short, 4 teen girls driving safely. We were rear-ended, there was damage, it was the other driver's fault, the police came. We were shaken but had SO much fun anyway! Neck pain today, gotta get it checked out.

I'm happy I've been doing better lately. It's hot out: lots of salt and fluids!

kim possible,
emma

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

I expected my MTV experiment to last about 3 days. Two hours and 4 minutes of "My Super Sweet 16" turned out to be MORE than enough exposure for this wannabe anthropologist. I mean this in THE most respectful way-- no judgment, just observation.

Our sense of entitlement is killing America. (See: Housing crisis.) How to resolve irresponsible consumerism: Respect your body. Build self-esteem. Foster strong relationships. Earn an honest living. Only spend what you can afford. Help others. Listen more. Breathe.

Whatever floats your boat!

et

The Gospel According To Larry by Janet Tashjian

One day I had enough energy to do laundry. Heart's tired today. Giving myself some time to adjust to the humidity. Lots of water and dumb TV, which can inspire thought-provoking conversations.

Why do people do what they do? We know "reality TV" can serve as a window or mirror into a culture and its values. But specifically, how does television glamorize and even normalize self-destructive habits such as eating disorders? Certainly the nature of advertisements exploits every possible insecurity from social standing to sexuality. And what better demographic to hack away at than young persons just developing their sense of self. Collectively, teenagers are known to buy almost anything they're told to. But what exactly are we selling?

And thus begins my new study: MTV and me. It'll be good. Painful, but good.

emma

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Oh y'know, up and down. taking it easy. Writing this blog. Every so often, I'm humbled. It does matter. Fight on, POTSies. Emails are always welcome.

Memoirs
[Dialogue. Present Day.]

Wait, Travelocity? Travelocity.
Yeah?
Travelocity! Like Travel + Velocity...!
[Aha moment] Are you kidding?!
NO!
Wha--
I know! It's genius!
And all this time, I thought it was just a weird word.
Yeah, like, travel-o-city.
Like Luck-o-the-Irish
Or Cheeri-o-suitcase!

ha...HAHA!
What.
Remember when you thought...when you...haha.
I know what you're going to say.
Remember when you thought a porta-potty was a PORTAL POTTY?
Like a magical telephone booth for big kids.
AH HAHAHAHA.
Yes I remember. Stop laughing. But it wasn't my idea. It was the guinea pig girl.
She came up with it?
Yeah. Pretty sad that I took that idea.
Portal Potty. Haha. That girl, did she even have a name?
No. She'll live on forever as the only person we ever knew with a guinea pig.
And a sincere appreciation for toilet transport.
We salute you, GPG.
[salutes] WAIT. AND she had a lawn gnome!
[gasps]
Travelocity, my friend. Travel-o-city.

et